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2001.06.15 (week 207)

Self Serve

Self Serve.

Twisted lil' week we got here combines PUPPETRY events, with Juneteenth and Emancipation Day, FATHERS Day, Cancer, the SOLSTICE and HENRY KISSINGER! Charybdiphiles come to one or two of the zoning change defense benefit parties this weekend. Biggest rave of the year is in the Dells Saturday. The week also includes the Artists of the Wall Fest near Loyola where I'll be all weekend, Custer's fair, Dante's party, farmers markets, model rockets, big bands, Pizza, GREENDAY, and a world-wide VOLUNTARY ROLLING BROWNOUT!
ME FIRST!!!

Recommended:

Ongoing: RealWorld Chicago.
...-Su: Bike Chicago Month.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets.
Ongoing: Theatre on the Lake.
Ongoing: Tomb Raider now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
...-Sa: Dark Star Orchestra at Navy Pier, Skyline Stage.
...-Sa: Offending Shadows at TriArts.
Fr: Invader Zim on NICK.
Fr: "Elements" - Separate Drum&Bass, House/Techno, HipHop floors at Dragon Room.
Fr: Bang at Crobar.
Fr: A Means to an End at Metro.
Fr: The Hairbangers Ball at Joe's Sports Bar.
Fr: HEX at The Mutiny.
Sa-Su: Midwest Regional Fun Fly at Bong Recreational Center.
Sa-Su: Artists of the Wall Festival at Loyola Park.
Sa: Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Wicker Park / Humboldt Park at Chicago Cultural Center.
Sa-Su: Custer's Last Stand at Downtown Evanston.
Sa-Su: Lincoln Park Festival.
Sa: STOPPING LESSONS by Chicago Skate Patrol.
Sa: Great Doings 1st Anniversary party at Joe's Sports Bar.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: Stereo MC's at Metro.
Sa-Su: Weekly Coffeehouse at The Burkhart Underground.
Sa: Benefit for the Unknown Cause Loft Party at Private Venue.
Sa: FIREWORKS!!! at Navy Pier.
Su: Fathers Day.
Su: Boulevard Lakefront Tour at University of Chicago.
Su: Zoo Dads at Lincoln Park Zoo.
Su: Puerto Rican Day Parade.
Su: Model Rocket Launching at Greene Valley Forest Preserve.
...

Ongoing:    ^

RealWorld Chicago.

RealWorld Chicago (MTV) may be filming HERE RIGHT NOW!!! BUT WHERE?!? Post your sightings to the bulletin board IMMEDIATELY!
http://bedno.com/info.php?s=realworld
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Bike Chicago Month (since 1992). -2001.06.17 Yearly.

Every day has excellent special events (85 total, get the booklet) including neighborhood tours, lectures, contests, stunt shows, clinics, Police auction, family events, parades, college events, ...
Bikes temporarily allowed on trains at certain times, and on certain bus lines!
http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents/BikeChicago2001.html
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Farmers Markets. Cut out the middlemen. -2001.10.21.

Tu: Federal Plaza, Dearborn/Adams 6.12-10.16 7a-3p.
Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn 6.26-10.16 7a-2p.
Tu: Museum of Contemporary Art 6.26-10.16 11a-7p.
  (also features flowers, baked goods, organic produce)
Th: Daley Plaza 6.28, 7.5/18/26, 8.2/23/30, 9.6/20 7a-3p.
  (also Mo-Fr during Chicagoween 10.15-19/22-26/29-31)
Th: Prudential Plaza, Lake/Beaubien: 6.21, 7.5/19, 8.2/16/30, 9.13/27, 10.11 7a-3p.
Th: Riverside Plaza, Washington/Madison/river: 6.21, 7.5/19, 8.2/16/30, 9.13/27, 10.11 7a-3p.
Th: Jackson/Wacker park: 6.28, 7.12/26, 8.9/23, 8.6/20, 10.4 7a-3p.
Th: Eli's/Wright College, Mntrs&Forest 6.28-10.18 7a-2p.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt 6.28-10.18 7a-2p.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central 6.23-10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: Edgewater, Broadway&Thorndale 6.23-10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Halsted 6.23-10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division 6.23-10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln 6.23-10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: North Halsted, Grace/Brdwy/Halsted 6.23-10.20 7a-2p.
Su: Galewood, Cortland&Newlnd 7.15,8.19,9.16,10.21 7a-2p.
Su: WickerPark, Schiller&Damen 6.24-10.14 7a-2p.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/ConsumerServices/farmersmarket.html
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Theatre on the Lake. -2001.08.12 All ages? $10 (Su 6:30p) 7:30p.

6.13-17: Second City does skits placed in Chicago.
6.20-24: Puppetropolis: "Running with Scissors - Breathing Underwater".
Fullerton at the Lake. One mile East of train stop, bike or blade.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/press/TheaterOnTheLake.htm
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Now playing.

Evolution, Atlantis, The Animal, Moulin Rouge, Shrek, Mummy Returns, Knight's Tale, The Dish, One Night at McCool's, Freddie Got Fingered, Crocodile Dundee in LA, Bridget Jones's Diary, Chocolat, Spy Kids, Joe Dirt, Josie and the Pussycats, ...
http://bedno.com/movies
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WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to cover.

Get yourself a Reader or NewCity magazine.
Hundreds of city locations.
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Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $4.

7:30p (Fr,Sa): The Spooky Incident - a local indie production.
8p (daily): Enemy at the Gate - WWII snipers.
10p (daily): Josie & the Pussy Cats - Rachael Leigh Cook, Tara Reid, Rosario Dawson, Parker Posey, ...
midnt (Fr,Sa,Th): Snatch - Benicio Del Toro, Dennis Farina, Vinnie Jones, Brad Pitt, ...
Brew & View, 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
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Friday 2001.06.15:    ^

Tomb Raider now playing. Starring Angelina Jolie.

http://www.tombraider.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Dark Star Orchestra. The finest Grateful Dead homage. -Saturday $18.50 7:30p.

Navy Pier, Skyline Stage, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com/subpage.cfm?Link_ID=29
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Offending Shadows. by Babara Carlisle. Fr/Sa/Th -2001.06.16 $15 (Su 7p) 8p.

"A stirring new reconstruction of Sophocles Oedipus and Antigone..."
TriArts, 773/866-8082, 5315 N Clark #142.
http://www.triarts.org
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Invader Zim. Best new cartoon out! Fridays All ages. Free 8-8:30p.

Excellent and dark. Wildly bizarre adventures of an hyper-enthusiastic evil alien infiltrator.
http://gir.n3.net
NICK. http://www.nick.com
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** "Elements" - Separate Drum&Bass, House/Techno, HipHop floors. Fridays 21+ $? 10p-4a.

Casual dress OK! Beer and vodka specials. An N'Joy/StrictlyJungle production.
6.15: Common Factor, Ry-N, Matty, DJ Lee (RAM/London), FlipSide, Glyde, KevinC, Jay Jay, Harold Hiso.
Dragon Room, 312/751-8700, 809 W Evergreen. Just off Halsted.
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Bang. "The Quality Of Sound" Fridays 21+ $15+ 10p-4a.

One of the hottest Friday spots. Now with DJ Dan EFX? Always well produced, nice change of scene with Hiroki in the mezz. Lots of house, crowded late. Dress well, no tennis shoes.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. No public transit.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
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* A Means to an End. 18+ $20-25 11p.

Advent - Live / Surgeon - Special DJ Set / Regis - Live / Josh Werner / DJ Mani / Karl & Ken Meier / Dave Siska.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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The Hairbangers Ball. 21+ $7 11p-?a.

Six member 80s parody band?
http://www.hairbangersball.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
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HEX (since 2000). Fridays 21+ $5 11p-2a.

A Glamourous little party catering to the gothic crowd. Boa bartends, Carriemonster and friends spin. Sometimes CD giveaways and tarot.
6.15: Goth bingo night.
http://hex.goth.nu
The Mutiny, 773/486-7774, 2428 N Western. Just North of Fullerton.
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Saturday 2001.06.16:    ^

Midwest Regional Fun Fly. 3rd Saturday in June -Sunday Yearly.

One of the nation's largest sport launchings for model rocketry enthusiasts. Bring food, water, and launch gear. Hundred of flights a day, competitive, hobbyist, fanciful and high power.
http://nira.chicago.il.us/MRFF.htm
Bong Recreational Center. Southeastern Wisconsin.
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** Artists of the Wall Festival (since 1994). Bands, vendors, artists, neighbors. 3rd Saturday in June -Sunday Yearly. 8a-8p.

Participants paint over 100 mural segments from Pratt to Morse (spaces are sold out). Some prizes, mostly fun. One of my ABSOLUTE favorite fests! As featured on ArtBeat. Bladable path, good parks and beach, good bands and acts, veggie friendly and near a Heartland branch. This year's theme is "2001: A Neighborhood Odyssey."
I'll be there for sure all both days so come say HI to the guy with braids.
773/250-3378 (FEST) http://www.xnet.com/~paigeone/wallart/wallart.html
Loyola Park, 1230 W Greenleaf. Around 6900 N on the lake.
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Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Wicker Park / Humboldt Park. Bring a snack. 3rd Saturday in June Yearly. $20-25 4hr 10a.

Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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* Custer's Last Stand (since 1973). Large happy art/music/food/fun fair. -Sunday Yearly. 10a-9p.

Evanston's largest and oldest outdoor event known for diverse and unique features. Kid friendly.
Downtown Evanston, 847/338-2204, Main Street and Chicago Avenue, Evanston. Purple line to Main.
http://www.chicagoevents.com
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Lincoln Park Festival (since 1975). -Sunday Yearly. 11a-7p.

"a day spent in one of the world's most beautiful lakeshore parks with first-class music as entertainment ... features top-name, national rock, folk and blues musical acts". Also features top restaurants and Wild Onion beer.
Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park West, Armitage to Dickens.
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STOPPING LESSONS by Chicago Skate Patrol. Sa/Su -2001.09.02 Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-4p.

Certified volunteers teach stopping and other basics. Look for the banner and red t-shirts near the ramp. PERFECT for beginners to walk, drive, cab or train to, bringing skates and protective gear. Great performers practicing nearby.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Oak Street Beach
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* Great Doings 1st Anniversary party. Celebrate w/ drinks, friends, and music; benefits HighSight. 21+ $20/$8 8p.

RSVP at http://evite.citysearch.com/dante@xsite.net/GD1year or 773/975-7922.
Join us for a three-hour open bar for $20.00, or pay an $8.00 cover for cash bar and enjoy drink specials all night long. Music & dancing to the 70's sounds of the Afrodisiacs after 10:30pm. Partial proceeds benefit HighSight, a non-profit organization that provides scholarships to inner-city Chicago HS students at the private school of their choice.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GreatDoings
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed. One block south of North Ave.; 1/2-block east of Sheffield.
http://www.joesbar.com
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College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3 food/drink purchase 2.5hrs 8-11p.

Structured weekly free speech forum and really good American restaurant food and bar.
6.16: Do Inmates Run the Prisons?
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.homestead.com/main.html
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Stereo MC's. Alt.UK. 18+ $20 9p.

Good Flash site.
http://www.stereomcs.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Weekly Coffeehouse (since 1999). -Sunday All ages. $6 Donation. BYOB. 9p-?a.

6.16: "Tribal/Ambient/Monster Love" MilkBaby performs w/ Jindra.
6.17: Elisa & The Totem Poles (five talented teenagers play neo-rock/jazz blend).
Open mic, poets, musicians, door prizes. Interesting alternative community art and photos always on display. Includes coffee/tea/pop.
The Burkhart Underground, 773/348-8536, 2845 N Halsted.
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* Benefit for the Unknown Cause Loft Party. 18+ $5 10p-5a.

"5 DJ's on the night. $5 at the door. You don't know who you're helping, but you'll be glad you did." Crowd of wonderful creatives and drum&bass headz expected.
Private Venue, 910 Randolph. West of I90 in NW Loop.
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FIREWORKS!!! Saturdays -2001.09.01 Yearly. All ages. Free 10:15p.

Visible anywhere near the lake.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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Sunday 2001.06.17:    ^

* Fathers Day. 3rd Sunday in June Yearly.

Honor and be kind to fathers.
http://www.fathers.com
http://bedno.com/holidays
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Boulevard Lakefront Tour (since 1989). 10 or 35mi bike ride by historic sites. 3rd Sunday in June Yearly. All ages. $17-25 6:45a.

BIKE A FOUR MILE BLOCKED OFF STRETCH OF L.S.D. if you register by 7:30a. Over 4000 participants.
312/42-PEDAL http://www.rideblt.com
University of Chicago, 1212 E 59th.
http://www.chibikefed.org
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Zoo Dads. All ages. Free 10:30a-12p.

Learn about relationships between animal fathers and their offspring. Visit famous zoo dads and enjoy a fatherhood scavenger hunt. Call 312/742-2053 to register.
Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com
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Puerto Rican Day Parade (since 1967). Also on ABC. 3rd Sunday in June Yearly. All ages. Free 12p.

773/292-1414 http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents/html/Parades.html
Columbus from Balbo to Monroe.
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Model Rocket Launching (since 1963). 3rd Sundays All ages. Free 2p.

I've launched with this group. Deeply validates that it's OK to be a geek. All skill levels. Northern Illinois Rocketry Association hosted. Held far from population centers due to danger. Only a few launches a year.
630/483-2468 http://nira.chicago.il.us
Greene Valley Forest Preserve, Route 53 and 75th Street, Woodridge.
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Grant Park Music Festival (since 1935). -2001.08.31 Yearly. Various nights. 7:30p.

Mostly classical, mostly on weekends.
312/742-4763 (-GPMF) http://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com
Grant Park, Petrillo Music Shell, Columbus Drive and Jackson Boulevard. Train, bus or cab.
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Al Dimeola. 21+ $26.50 8p.

House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://apps.hob.com/schedule/venues.asp?vid=100
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** Charybdis defense party! Contributions fund the zoning change effort. 21+ $20 8p-2a.

"Featuring: The world's most dangerous comic MARK FAJE; Host of Eclipse Chicago (The hottest comedy show in town) MICK BETANCOURT; Illustrator, painter, & comic book artist MIKEL SAMSON; Drum and Bass mixologist FOUR/4; Audio Sculpture GREGOR MORTIS. *PLUS Charybdis Photo & Poster Retrospective, Affordable Artwork for sale, Surprise Performances, Conversation, Dancing, & Laughter!"
http://www.charybdisarts.com
Coyle's Tippling House, 773/528-7569, 2843 N Halsted. Just a little north of Diversey on Halsted.
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Signal Strength. Solid drum&bass weekly. Sundays 21+ $0-3 9p-2a.

Guest joins residents Natty, 40 Oz, Radiata, Black Russian, etc. Sounds of d&b, dub, hip hop, etc.
6.17: Tony P.
773/868-6331 http://chicagodrumandbass.com
U.S. Beer Company, 773/871-7799, 1801 N Clybourn. Corner of Sheffield, Clybourn, and Willow.
http://www.usbeerco.com
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Systeme. A night of perfect underground. Sundays 21+ $10 10p-4a.

Now relocated from Mad Bar. "Listen to some of the best House music from Chicago and around the globe. Resident DJs Brian Gardner and Frique with nightly guest DJs."
Le Passage, 312/255-0022, 1 Oak Place. At intersection with Rush.
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* Whiplash. New fetish weekly. Sundays 21+ $5-8 10p-4a.

DJ Chilli Winters spinning hard & dark alternative dance. Scary Lady Sarah related. Dress code: Fetish (latex, leather, pvc); drag; ultra glam; uber goth; fantasy character; period costume.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Spy Bar, 312/587-8779, 646 N Franklin. Free parking in South lot.
http://www.spybarchicago.com
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Monday 2001.06.18:    ^

BIG BANDS week Under The Picasso. -2001.06.22 All ages. Free 12p.

Mo: Ray Sassetti Orchestra; Tu: Fred Wayne Orchestra; We: Paul Ciminello Orchestra; Th: Franz Bentelar Orchestra; Fr: Brian Patti Orchestra.
Daley Plaza, 312/346-3278, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/Picasso
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** "Does America Need a Foreign Policy?" w/ Dr. Henry A. Kissinger! $20-30 5:30p.

Cash bar, lecture and discussion in the Imperial Ballroom. Space is limited.
http://www.ccfr.org
Fairmont Hotel, 312/565-8000, 200 N Columbus Drive.
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* Puppetropolis - Redmoon performance. -2001.06.24 All ages. Free Mo/Tu/We/Sa.Su 9p.

"Galway's Shadow" created by Jim Lasko uses the 22 large front windows as an enormous shadow puppet screen for a "magic realist tale about two people trying to communicate with each other and understand the world around them. ... Original music by Mark Messing and MaestroMatic will be broadcast to antique radios encircling."
http://www.redmoon.org
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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Blue Groove Lounge (since 1994). "Chicago's longest running hip-hop night." Mondays 21+ $10, Ladies free -11p. 9p-2a.

Residents 33.3, Supacuts, Non Stop, De La Pena. Upcoming guest DJs include Tone B Nimble, Norman Rockwell, Aloe, D Double, more. Open mic from 11p.
http://www.bluegroovelounge.com
Funky Buddha Lounge, 312/666-1695, 728 W Grand.
http://www.funkybuddha.com
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Tuesday 2001.06.19:    ^

Juneteenth. Yearly.

Date on which the freedom of the slaves was formally announced in Texas in 1865, more than two years after Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and two months after the end of the Civil War.
http://www.juneteenth.com
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Speed-dating. Tuesdays 21+ $? 7p.

Enjoy up to 45 two minute dates. Signup at site below to participate.
http://fastdater.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
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* Greenday. All ages. $25 8p.

http://www.greenday.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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Triple Bill featuring Triage, Larry Marrotta & Need New Body. 21+ to drink (18+ w/ parent) $5-7 9p.

"Triage features Dave Rempis on alto and tenor saxophone, Tim Daisy on drums and Jason Ajemian on bass. Need New Body is a rhythmically driven art rock band from PA, comprised of drums, bass, sax, keyboard, banjo and vocals..." Cabaret / gallery atmosphere.
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown train stops.
http://www.hothouse.net
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* Nocturna (since 1989). Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls. Tuesdays NOW 18+! $3 10p-4a.

Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways.
SPECIAL 6.12: http://GothicChicago.com photo night.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Wednesday 2001.06.20:    ^

* Emancipation Day. Yearly.

Day observing the end of slavery in the United States. President Lincoln declared all slaves free on January 1st, 1863.
http://www.nara.gov/exhall/featured-document/eman/emanproc.html
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Pizza Expo. -Thursday $29-39 7:30a-4:30p.

An industry trade show but probably bluffable. Hundreds of booths featuring product demos, seminars, salespeople and pizza product support professionals.
http://www.pizzaexpo.com/c2001
Navy Pier, Festival Hall A, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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Group Skate. Wednesdays All ages. Free 6:30p.

"The granddaddy of Chicago group skates" as mentioned in national press. Destination TBD (Chinatown/Adler/...) and optionally back for beers. 8-12 miles, some street skating, full gear and blinkers strongly recommended, intermediate and up, be prompt. Canceled if wet.
http://www.thirstydog.net
Londo Mondo, 888/828-7630, 1100 N Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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* NEW EPISODES: South Park. Reportedly Cartmen will say SH*T! Wednesdays 9p.

Also new Battle Bots, Thats My Bush, Man Show and Glick on other days.
COM. http://www.comedycentral.com
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Seminar Drum-n-Bass (since 1998). THE weekly Bass By The Pound party.. Wednesdays 21+ $7 9p-2a.

A-Sides (East Side/Fuze/UK) joins residents Gylde, Flipside, etc. Great tunes, cool decor, good drink selection, packed little dance area. Sometimes lights and webcast. Can't come? Tune in to 89.3FM WNUR 9:30-11p.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division stop.
http://www.bigwignightclub.com
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FIREWORKS!!! Wednesdays -2001.08.29 Yearly. All ages. Free 9:30p.

Visible anywhere near the lake.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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* Lunacy. Industrial, SM/tattoos, pretty darn hot. Wednesdays 21+ $5-15 10p-4a.

A fetish friendly dark playground of decadence with go-go girls, buff boys, visual assaults, bondage and tattoos. Now with Residents Chris Gin and Mystic Bill spinning, Pat Parsons in the Mezz. Dress well, no tennis shoes. Ladies free, strange pets welcome, $1.50 drink specials.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
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Women Obsession (since 1990). Intended as a ladies night for ladies. 1st/2nd/3rd Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

http://www.womyn.org
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Thursday 2001.06.21:    ^

Start of Cancer. Astrological sign, the crab. Yearly.

http://www.astrology.com
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* Summer Solstice. Longest day/shortest night, official start of summer. Yearly.

This is a significant holiday to pagans, marking the start of the solar year.
http://www.earthsky.com/Features/Skywatching
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MOB Fest (since 1997). -2001.06.23 Yearly. $50.

"Three nights of music, 1 day of music business panels". A scouted networking opportunity. Bands demo at TWENTY different venues big and small.
773/282-7700 http://www.mobfest.com
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AFTERHOURS at the Art Institute. 3rd Thursdays $10-15 5:30-8:30p.

"Post-work celebration of the beauty of art and the power of entertainment." Themed to associate with current exhibitions. Includes gallery walks, tours, performance, dance, poetry, stories, music, complimentary food, bar. See the works while mingling/networking with a few hundred hipsters.
http://www.artic.edu/aic/programs/after.html
Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
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* Universal Rolling Black-Out. Voluntary energy conservation event. Yearly. 7-10p.

"As an alternative to GWB's energy policies and lack of emphasis on efficiency, conservation and alternative fuels, there will be a voluntary three hour blackout on the first day of summer, rolling across the planet by timezone. Take the opportunity to enjoy darkness with a friend."
Worldwide. http://www.edgeupgreens.org
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Alternative Beat. DJs Laura B and Jen Jameson. Thursdays 21+ $0-10 10p-4a.

Simulcast on Q101 midnt-2a. This night is notably good and Karma-like. Excellent decore, service, lights and sound. Slightly heavier than mainstream, gets quite crowded after 1a.
Aura, 312/266-2114, 640 N Dearborn.
http://www.aurachicago.com
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Attractions:    ^

* MAJOR NEW ATTRACTIONS AT NAVY PIER. All ages. Mostly free. Su-Th 10a-10p, Fr/Sa 10a-midnt.

FIREWORKS Every Wednesday at 9:30p and Saturday at 10:15p -2001.09.01.
PIER WALK NOW OPEN! Over 100 massive outdoor sculptures on display, one of the world's greatest civic art accomplishments -2001.10.07.
A*MAZING CHICAGO new attraction open. 15-minute walk-through full sensory experience featuring city themed tricky corridors.
IMAX now showing: Cirque Du Soleil Journey of Man.
ALSO: Giant Ferris Wheel, historic carousel, major VR games, food court, quality restaurants and bars, stained glass window museum, enclosed garden, wonderful specialty shops, children's museum, water taxis, several cruise lines and the Shakespeare Theatre.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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Summer Fun.

Art and Garden Show Lincoln Park Conservatory, -2001.09.09 Free All Ages 9a-5p.
Buckingham Fountain Cafe&Grill, gourmet and assorted vendors, 10a-11p.
Oak Street Beach-Stro 11a-8:30p
Castaways North Avenue Beach House, 11a-11p.
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New Star Rider theatre shows. All ages. $5-13 Free Tuesdays.

Dramatically expanded, much high tech exhibitry.
Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-10p 1st Fridays), Sa/Su 9a-6p.
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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Masterpieces. Interesting permanent and visiting exhibits. All ages. Free Tuesdays, else $5-8.

Mo/We/Th/Fr 10:30a-4:30p, Tu 10:30a-8p, Sa/Su 10a-5p.
Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
http://www.artic.edu/aic
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World class gardens. Easy to get to, great restaurant. All ages. $7-15 parking.

New Jr. Railroad G scale 1700ft path through dozens of miniature American scenes.
Open daily (except xmas) about 8a-sunset.
Chicago Botanic Gardens, 847/835-5440, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe.
http://www.chicago-botanic.org
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Quality exhibits and activities for young minds. Free Thursdays. 10a-5p Tu-Su.

Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
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Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free.

"Con/Textual" variety of works containing text -2001.06.17.
"A Brief History of Twine" retrospective featuring two dozen Donald Lipinski works -2001.06.24.
ALSO: Various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Also: good music daily at 12:15p (Classical Mo/We, Jazz Tu, Pop Th). Open late Thursdays.
Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 78 E Washington.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/CulturalCenter
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Natural History done right. All ages. $4-8, Free Wednesdays. 8a-5p.

New Butterfly garden open -2001.09.03. New life-size animated robot "Kinetosaur" exhibit. "Underground Adventure" - Walk through hugely magnified soil ecosystem. "Sue" permanent dinosaur exhibit. Also insects, anthropology, much more.
Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt at Lake Shore Drive.
http://www.fmnh.org
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Exhibits covering 4000 years of surgical history. Not for the squeamish. All ages. $3-5 Free Tuesdays. Tu-Sa 10a-4p.

International Museum of Surgical Science, 312/642-6502, 1524 N Lake Shore.
http://www.imss.org
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World class zoo. Now with web cams. All ages. Free 8a-6p.

Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com
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MANY EXCELLENT SHOWS RIGHT NOW. $0-8 Free Tuesdays.

"Original Language" Highlights from the MCA collection, works spanning five decades -2001.08.05.
"No Harm in Looking" photo/video work involving the viewer's relationship with the subject -2001.08.19.
Christian Marclay: musical, sculptural, electro works -2001.09.02.
Much more.
We-Su 10a-5p, Tu 10a-8p. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New years Day.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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Consistent world class wonderland, set aside a whole day. All ages. $3-13, Free Thursdays.

New TIME exhibit now open, possibly the best collection in existence of clocks through history.
Also new Circus backstage, Howdy Doody, Sports and Cyberspace exhibits.
Mo-Fr 9:30a-4p, Sa/Su 9:30a-5:30p.
Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore.
http://www.msichicago.org
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Truly stunning world class aquarium. $11-18.

Rear outside deck has the city's best skyline view. Now with web cams.
Sa/Su 9a-6p, Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-6p in summer), many special late days, Free Mo/Tu Sept-Feb.
Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore.
http://SheddAquarium.org
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